Overcoming the Evil Within: The Reality of Sin and the Transforming Power of God's Grace and Mercy

by Fr. Wade Menezes

We all recognize that we are sinners. We constantly strive to do God's will, and when we fall short, we go to the confessional to experience God's healing mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Yet for all too many of us, when our sins are washed away, the shame of sin may linger on our hearts and plague us even as we resolve anew to follow Christ. This shame is one of Satan's most insidious means of separating us from God's love and forgiveness. With gentleness and wisdom, Fr. Wade Menezes of the Fathers of Mercy shows you how to overcome your shame of sin and surrender to God's mercy. Far from ignoring the reality of sin, Fr. Menezes illustrates the consequences of evil and vice, while reminding you that however great your sin may be, God's goodness is greater. At every moment, He is calling you to Himself. He seeks your love and desires you, with all your sins and all your shame.

Genres: Catholic, Nonfiction

135 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 31, 2020

Reviews

[Jonathan Drnjevic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super helpful spiritual insights. The compilation of sources, whether it be the Catechism or Saints Lives, is very impressive.

[Celia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is only showing on Goodreads as a Kindle edition, but I read it in paperback format. This is published by EWTN. And so, Fr. Wade beautifully explains the reality of sin. If you don't believe in sin, just look at the first words of Jesus and St. john the Baptist in the Gospels: "Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand." I have heard Fr. Wade preach at my parish mission back in 2022. He is an amazing speaker and priest, and in reading this book I can hear him speaking these words. The title says it all.

[Aaron Hietpas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved

Wonderful book about the spiritual life. Concise, Succinct, and well thought out. Stays faithful to the Truth and challenges you to address your own areas of growth.

[Theresa Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this resource. It's very clear, faithful to Church teaching and enjoyable. It's one to review on a regular basis. Excellent!